Power amplifier for 18 GHz wireless backhaul RF and microwave applications introduced by Macom

LOWELL, Mass., 28 April 2015. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (Macom) in Lowell, Mass., is introducing the MAAP-011145 power amplifier for 18 GHz wireless backhaul RF and microwave applications.

The MAAP-011145 is a power amplifier covering the 17.6-19.75 GHz frequency band in a 7-millimeter lead-free, cavity package. This device features a temperature-compensated integrated power detector, and includes ESD protection and by-pass capacitors to ease the implementation and volume assembly of the packaged part.

The MAAP-011145 offers more than 2 Watts output power at 1 dB compression point, 25 dB small signal gain, a Third Intercept Point (OIP3) of 43 dBm and a noise figure of 7 dB and 34.5 dBm of saturated output power. The MAAP-011145 provides customers with a robust, high performance solution for demanding cellular backhaul applications.

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For more information contact Macom online at www.macom.com.